Fact-check conclusionContested
Medicine shortage at the Kaolack regional hospital
- Kaolack
- 15 May 2025
Shortages are confirmed but disputed.
Their extent is disputed by the hospital.
Shortages of three essential drugs are confirmed for early May, but the hospital disputes that they are still ongoing. We keep the case open until new evidence is collected.
Summary of the conclusion
- 3 essential drugs out of stock in early May
- The hospital disputes the persistence of shortages
- New checks planned
Recommendations
Actions suggested to the competent authorities.
- Publish the hospital’s stock levels.
- Set up an alert system for shortages.
Next steps
This fact-check is now public. The authorities have been notified.
- Fact-check published15 May 2025
- 2Notification sent15 May 2025
- 3Response expectedWithin 15 working days
- 4Follow-up and updateOngoing